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Animal Farm, Part 6: Author’s Purpose Answers

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Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm.Every Monday Mr. Whymper visited the farm as had been arranged. He was a sly-looking little man with side whiskers, a solicitor in a very small way of business, but sharp enough to have realized earlier than anyone else that Animal Farm would need a broker and that the commissions would be worth having.

A
He is motivated by a desire for power.
B
He is motivated by financial success.
C
He is motivated by a sense of duty.
D
He is motivated by a desire to help others.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm.Except through Whymper, there was as yet no contact between Animal Farm and the outside world, but there were constant rumours that Napoleon was about to enter into a definite business agreement either with Mr. Pilkington of Foxwood or with Mr. Frederick of Pinchfield—but never, it was noticed, with both simultaneously.

A
The quickening pace of the text gives the reader details that explain how Whymper provides contact between Animal Farm and the outside world.
B
The quickening pace of the text allows the reader to gain insight into why Napoleon avoids contact with the outside world.
C
The slowing pace of the text reveals that Napoleon is doing business with Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick.
D
The slowing pace of the text reveals details suggesting that even the rumors about Napoleon are probably propaganda.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm.It was about this time that the pigs suddenly moved into the farmhouse and took up their residence there. Again the animals seemed to remember that a resolution against this had been passed in the early days, and again Squealer was able to convince them that this was not the case.

A
He values his own comfort.
B
He values other animals’ opinions.
C
He values the pigs’ leadership.
D
He values the animals’ point of view.
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The reason a character behaves a certain way is called

A
pacing.
B
foreshadowing.
C
prior knowledge.
D
motivation.
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What are Squealer’s motivations for mentioning Snowball in this context? Select three options.

A
He wants to undermine Snowball’s credibility by mentioning him.
B
He wants to suppress a potential uprising of the animals.
C
He wants to distract the animals from learning the truth.
D
He wants to control the other animals by telling the truth.
E
He wants to prove to the other animals that he is powerful.
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Which statement best explains how Boxer’s values differ from Napoleon’s in chapter 6 of Animal Farm?

A
Boxer values success, while Napoleon values good efforts.
B
Boxer values truth, while Napoleon values cunning and deviousness.
C
Boxer values teamwork, while Napoleon values independence.
D
Boxer values hard work, while Napoleon values power and success.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm.Every Monday Mr. Whymper visited the farm as had been arranged. He was a sly-looking little man with side whiskers, a solicitor in a very small way of business, but sharp enough to have realized earlier than anyone else that Animal Farm would need a broker and that the commissions would be worth having.

A
He is motivated by a desire for power.
B
He is motivated by financial success.
C
He is motivated by a sense of duty.
D
He is motivated by a desire to help others.
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How does the pacing of this passage affect the reader's interpretation of the text? Select three options.

A
The flashback to earlier events helps readers understand what caused the storms.
B
The slowing of the pace shows readers the cause of the windmill’s destruction.
C
The slowing of the pace creates suspense for readers about what is to come.
D
Speeding up the pace of the text brings it to the climax of the windmill’s destruction.
E
The slowing of the pace gives readers details about the storm and its aftermath.
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Which inferences about Boxer’s motivations does the text support? Select two options.

A
Boxer is motivated by his commitment to Napoleon’s ideas.
B
Boxer is motivated by the admiration of others.
C
Boxer is motivated by Napoleon’s dedication to equality.
D
Boxer is motivated by his own strong work ethic.
E
Boxer is motivated by his friendship with and respect for Clover.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm.All the animals remembered passing such resolutions: or at least they thought that they remembered it. The four young pigs who had protested when Napoleon abolished the Meetings raised their voices timidly, but they were promptly silenced by a tremendous growling from the dogs. Then, as usual, the sheep broke into "Four legs good, two legs bad!” and the momentary awkwardness was smoothed over. Finally Napoleon raised his trotter for silence and announced that he had already made all the arrangements.

A
It illustrates a growing sense of community among the animals.
B
It reveals new information about Napoleon in a small amount of text.
C
It highlights the ways in which the animals are being silenced and controlled.
D
It shows how Napoleon’s leadership has progressed in a short period of time.

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